Tshisekedi

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is sworn into office following his disputed reelection

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KINSHASA, Congo — Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi was sworn in Saturday following a disputed December election, promising to unite the Central African country during his second five-year term and to protect lives in the conflict-hit eastern region. “I am taking back the baton of command that you entrusted to me. We want a more united, … Read more

Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi is declared winner of election that opposition wants redone

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KINSHASA, Congo — Congo’s President Felix Tshisekedi won reelection with more than 70% of the vote, the country’s election commission said Sunday. The preliminary results of the Dec. 20 election were announced in the capital, Kinshasa, amid demands from the opposition and some civil society groups for the vote to be rerun due to massive … Read more